Little Women was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868. It is the story
of four girls growing up during the American Civil War
(1861-1865). Their father is away, serving as a chaplin
for the Union Army. Their mother, Marmy, must raise
them alone and struggle to pay the bills. The family lost
their money when the father tried to help a friend.

The family is not poor, but has to live on an army salary.
They try to help those who are even poorer than
themselves. The four girls are shown trying to overcome
the selfishness, vamity, temper, and shyness of
childhood as they try to become women.

The present production was aired on March 13,
1950 on the Lux Radio Theater. The show was
produced by Mr. William Keighley, who is also the
announcer.

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will start from the top. You may also pause and
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buttons on the right.

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of the slang terms are still known to an average
American or British English speaker, but would not
be used in contemporary speech.